Assistant Merchandiser

ASOS.com; London; On-site; USD 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ASOS seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to support its dynamic Merchandising team in London. The role involves managing stock levels, forecasting, and collaborating with buying teams to optimize sales and profits. Candidates should bring retail experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for online fashion to contribute effectively to our goals.

Benefits

Employee discount

ASOS Develops

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn learning materials

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in Fashion Retail.
• Excellent skills in planning sales and stock management.
• Ability to manage a merchandising category and lead trade meetings.

Responsibilities

• Smooth-running of the day-to-day operations in the Merchandising department.
• Forecasting sales and stock levels for sales plans.
• Monitoring department performance to identify opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Confidence

Team Development

Education

Experience in Fashion Retail

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

ASOS is one of the UK's top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave and creative, and we live and breathe these in everything we do. The ASOS Merchandising team ensure that we have the right products, at the right time, in the right place and in the right quantities. They work closely with the buying teams to plan and build the ranges taking control of stock levels to maximise profit. Without merchandisers, there would be no stock to sell!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Merchandising department
• Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
• Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss
• Working closely with the Buying teams to successfully range plan for the department
• Participating in trade meetings with Heads of and Directors
• Evaluating the running of the department, whilst focusing on lead times and general performance
• Developing and managing Merchandising Administrators to encourage their development
• Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans
• Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Who We’d Like to Meet...

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser (or similar) in a Fashion Retail business.
• Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake management
• The confidence to manage and own a category, including participating in weekly trade meetings
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of managing and developing team members (desirable)
• Strong computer skills, in particular, Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of reporting tools is desirable
• A passion and interest in online retail – loves ASOS.com!
  
  
  

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
  
  
  

Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Retail

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